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centrism

These efforts are often touted as examples of the breakthroughs that can be achieved in a deliberative democratic context, by respecting local knowledge and promoting solutions that represent a new ‘radical centrism.’

His centrism makes it hard for him to ignite the party's base, but that same positioning could be a big general election plus, something victory-starved Democrats covet.

There are other ways to look at this, and it's true that none are a resounding victory for the far left, but it was a triumph for centrism and moderation.